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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.73, 939.41 and 397.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.73, 939.41 and 397.05 is: 547.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.73 : 939.41 = 397.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.73/939.41 = 397.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.73x = 939.41 × 397.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.73x = 372,992.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,992.74/680.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.93

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